conductive

CEFRB2

/kənˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Allowing heat or electricity to pass through.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Eggcorn of conducive.

Examples

  • Copper is both ductile and conductive, making it ideal for electrical wiring.

  • The United States is conductive a series of extrajudicial killings by drone.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of, or relating to conductivity of a material.

  2. Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

More examples

In context

  • Distilled water is very slightly electrically conductive.

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Gold is highly blank to electricity, making it ideal for connectors.

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Origin

adjective

From conduct + -ive.